ILM Award in Leadership and Team Skills 1 1. ILM AWARD IN LEADERSHIP AND TEAM SKILLS Course Code(s) Course Date(s) ILMTL Spring Course Module 1 19 th February 2013 Module 2 5 th March 2013 Module 3 19 th March 2013 Module 4 9 th April 2013 Autumn Course Module 1 3 rd October 2013 Module 2 17 th October 2013 Module 3 31 st October 2013 Module 4 14 th November 2013 Main Aim and Key Benefits: This modulised Award in Leadership and Team Skills programme has been designed and developed in conjunction with the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) specifically for OBT The four Modules are: Module 1 Leading your Work Team Module 2 Communicating with People Module 3 Planning and Monitoring Work Module 4 Developing Yourself as a Team Leader (Mandatory) In addition to the four 6 hour modules the programme includes an induction to the qualification and a tutorial and assessment session. The aim is for participants to acquire skills and knowledge in key areas of team leading at the same time as achieving this nationally recognised qualification accredited by ILM and City & Guilds. The assessment is by way of a Reflective Review which requires the participants to use workplace examples and provide evidence to back this up. A list of assessment criteria is provided for each module. Course Content Module 1 – Leading Your Work Team • ILM Award Induction • Leadership styles and their effect in the workplace • Self managed team and the benefits to an organisation • Empowering the team Module 2 – Communicating with People • The communication process • Methods of communication • Barriers and overcoming them • Effective team briefings • Presentation skills • Helpful tips